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CodeDegree Programme TitleStandard Length of Study
N0541A170008Computational and Applied Mathematics2.0 years
Qualification AwardedMaster degree, Ing.
Level of QualificationSecond Cycle
Access to Further StudiesThe graduates may continue in a Third cycle
Graduation Requirements120 ECTS Credits, Final state examination, Diploma thesis
Mode of StudyFull-time
Programme Director or EquivalentPersonal IDName
BOU10prof. RNDr. Jiří Bouchala, Ph.D.
Course Structure Diagram with ECTS Credits1. year / Winter semester1. year / Summer semester
30 ECTS Credits30 ECTS Credits
2. year / Winter semester2. year / Summer semester
30 ECTS Credits30 ECTS Credits
Specific Admission Requirements
Specific admission requirements are determined by the Dean of the faculty. For more information please click here.
Specific Arrangements for the Recognition of Prior Learning
Informal learning - max. 60% of credits gained in prior lifelong learning can be recognized, as determined by the Dean of the Faculty.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Requirements:
Finished higher education in Bachelor's degree programme.
Regulations:
The Czech educational system is regulated by the Higher Education Act (Act 111/1998). Studies at VSB-TUO are regulated by the Statute of VSB – Technical University of Ostrava.
Profile of the Programme
The aim of the study is to educate graduates with practical skills and basic theoretical background in applied mathematics and informatics. Graduate of the study program "Computational and Applied Mathematics" should be able to understand and solve problems from various other fields (electrical engineering, mechanics, medicine, ...).
Key Learning Outcomes
Key Lerning Outcomes are Expressed in following Structure: Knowledge, Skills, General competencies
Knowledge:
The graduate has a broad knowledge of applied mathematics and informatics. He specializes in the use of modern methods of applied mathematics in various fields. The offer of special subjects, which are not part of state final examinations, enables students to acquire deeper knowledge in selected areas. Due to solid knowledge of applied mathematics and computer science, the graduate has all the prerequisites for flexible adaptation according to practice requirements, including research and development. The graduate of specialization of Applied Mathematics is able to find mathematical structure in the practical problems and to create and subsequently solve relevant mathematical models, thanks to knowledge of relations and relationships between the various branches of mathematics (especially numerical analyzes, statistics and discrete mathematics). The graduate of the Computing and HPC specialization is more oriented towards efficient (parallel) implementation of mathematical methods and the use of modern computer architectures, including supercomputers.
Skills:
Graduates of the study program at graduation can independently define and creatively solve a theoretical or practical problem in the field of computational and applied mathematics. Using selected theories, concepts and methods, they can solve a complex problem in a self-contained and creative manner and gain new original information.
General competencies:
Graduates are able to decide independently and responsibly in new or changing contexts, taking into account wider social implications, defining assignments for professional activities, coordinating them, and bearing ultimate responsibility for their results. They have communication skills that enable them to capture the essence of the problem, summarize their opinions and describe the nature of professional problems, present their opinions to experts and the general public in at least one foreign language, usually in English.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples
The graduate can find his/her application in practically all areas of IT and applied mathematics, regardless of their focus. Graduates apply not only in IT, science and research, but thanks to a certain universality of mathematics (and computer science) and learned skills to quickly adapt can apply to any field. Many of the graduates are employed as scientific staff at the IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center, others work as university teachers, programmers, analysts, consultants, etc. Graduates can continue their Ph.D. studies in Computational and Applied Mathematics or in parallel computing and HPC.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Examination regulations, assesment and grading are described in the Study and Examination Rules.
Curriculum:
Remark:
Course block: Compulsory - all courses are compulsory.
Course block: Choice-compulsory - student has to choose at least one course from the list of courses.
Course block: Optional - student can choose any course from the list of courses.
 
IMPORTANT: Student has to select so many courses to reach 30 ECTS credits per semester. Rules in detail and convenient selection of courses can be consulted with the programmme director.
Bellow stated courses are assigned for the degree studies only. Students coming to VSB-TUO for an exchange stay must select courses from the List of courses for exchange students.